Newsletter 489: 2 x McLarenSeptember 16th, 2021

2 x McLaren

2 x McLaren
Indeed, our friends!!! McLaren has finally won an F1 award back again after a very long time without reaching the top of the podium. They did it at the Monza Italian Grand Prix and also in the form of a double win: first place for Daniel Ricciardo and second place for Lando Norris. A great victory, both deserved and longed for a long time by his followers.

Hopefully this triumph encourages our beloved manufacturers to release the McLaren MCL35M scale model, and the carbon decals, and the paints, and a detailed book, and... C'mon Tamiya, Fujimi, Model Factory Hiro, start now with the design of the scale model, please!!! :) Hope is the last thing you lose, so we will go on waiting and looking forward to hearing some news soon...

While we dream about the scale model that we hope some day will exist and make it to SpotModel's shelves, we can build Tameo's DFV engine in 1/43 scale, or use the upgrade parts by KMP or the new 3D printed exhaust pipes by Scale Productions, or enjoy some of the photoetched sheet that Studio27 have just reissued :)

From SpotModel here are our congratulations to McLaren, but... in 1/20 scale ;-P

KMP Kool Models Production: Rims and tyres set 1/24 scale - Audi R8 GT3 LMS - 3D printed parts - for Nunu references PN24004, NU-24004, PN24004, NUNPN24004, PN24024, PN-24024, PN24028 and NU24028 - 2 + 2 units image

KMP Kool Models Production: Rims and tyres set 1/24 scale - Audi R8 GT3 LMS - 3D printed parts - for Nunu references PN24004, NU-24004, PN24004, NUNPN24004, PN24024, PN-24024, PN24028 and NU24028 - 2 + 2 units

KMP Kool Models Production Reference: KMP-TK24144

Set of 2 front and 2 rear rims and tires for the R8 GT3 LMS by nunu/beemax. This set is a simplified version of the KMP sold-out full set with brakes. It features a better design of the rims, and a correctly dimensioned set of tapered tires, that in the kit are same sized on all 4 wheels.
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KMP Kool Models Production: Rims 1/24 scale - BBS for Porsche 956 and Porsche 962 - 3D printed parts - for Tamiya references TAM12626, TAM12627, TAM2101, TAM24047, 2447, TAM24049, TAM24089, TAM24097, TAM24232, TAM24233, TAM24309, TAM24313, TAM24314, TAM24372 and TAM2601 - 2 + 2 units image

KMP Kool Models Production: Rims 1/24 scale - BBS for Porsche 956 and Porsche 962 - 3D printed parts - for Tamiya references TAM12626, TAM12627, TAM2101, TAM24047, 2447, TAM24049, TAM24089, TAM24097, TAM24232, TAM24233, TAM24309, TAM24313, TAM24314, TAM24372 and TAM2601 - 2 + 2 units

KMP Kool Models Production Reference: KMP-TK24143

BBS rims set for use on Tamiya Porsche 956 and 962 kits. This set includes 2 front and 2 rear rims, designed to be used with the kit's own tires. The front rims have a diameter of 17.7 mm, and a width of 12.1 mm, while the rear rims have a diameter of 17.7 mm and a width of 16.6 mm.
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Blue Stuff: Marking / livery 1/12 scale - Suzuki GSX-R750 1986 - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Hasegawa references 21507 and 21725 image

Blue Stuff: Marking / livery 1/12 scale - Suzuki GSX-R750 1986 - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Hasegawa references 21507 and 21725

Blue Stuff Reference: 12-023

In addition to the blue and white decoration, Suzuki offered a more aggressive red and black decoration, but as with the first, the final decoration is different in the motorcycles destined for the Japanese market and in the export motorcycles. For those of us who prefer to do the export version, Blue Stuff has prepared a complete decal sheet with the livery used on the export models of the Suzuki GSX-R750 , with a slightly different distribution of red and black stripes and logos. slightly larger. Includes patterns to make the masks to paint the fairing, and complete instructions with a color reference guide.
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Blue Stuff: Marking / livery 1/12 scale - Suzuki RG500 sponsored by Skoal Bandit 1986 - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Hasegawa references 21728 and 21732

Blue Stuff Reference: 12-026

As with the Suzuki GSX-R750, the Suzuki RG500 was also marketed in Suzuki Great Britain's unmistakable racing livery Skoal Bandit chewing tobacco. Taking advantage of Hasegawa's model of the Suzuki RG400, Blue Stuff has created a perfect decal sheet to make the Skoal Bandit version of the Suzuki RG500, with all the logos and white and green stripes. In addition, templates are included to make the masks to paint the fairing, and a color reference guide.
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Arena Modelli: Car scale model kit 1/43 scale - Ferrari 308 GTB Huffaker Engineering Team #2 - IMSA 1990 - metal parts, photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, vacuum formed parts, water slide decals, white metal parts and painting instructions image

Arena Modelli: Car scale model kit 1/43 scale - Ferrari 308 GTB Huffaker Engineering Team #2 - IMSA 1990 - metal parts, photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, vacuum formed parts, water slide decals, white metal parts and painting instructions

Arena Modelli Reference: ARE1105

Resin kit of a very special model, although it could never compete in the championship for which it was built. Perfectly reproduced by Arena, this Ferrari 308 with its impressive stamp has a complete set of photo-etched parts with details as spectacular as the cores of its BBS rims.
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KMP Kool Models Production: Transkit 1/24 scale - Ford Fiesta RS WRC - Aero Upgrade - Test version 2019 and 2020 - 3D printed parts, resin parts and water slide decals - for Belkits references BEL012, BEL-012, BEL013 and BEL-013 image

KMP Kool Models Production: Transkit 1/24 scale - Ford Fiesta RS WRC - Aero Upgrade - Test version 2019 and 2020 - 3D printed parts, resin parts and water slide decals - for Belkits references BEL012, BEL-012, BEL013 and BEL-013

KMP Kool Models Production Reference: KMP-TK24104

Set design to replicate the 2019-2020 version of the Ford Fiesta WRC, including the huge rear aerodynamic updates and the new air extractor. Minimal cutting on the chassis is required. The rear bumper of the Belkits kit must be removed. This set includes: 1x resin casted 2019 upgrade bumper, 1x aerodynamic vents set 3D printed, 1x 2 parts air extractor 3D printed, 1x angled exhaust tip 3D printed, 1x set of aerodynamic mirrors, 1x decals sheet.
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KMP Kool Models Production: Rims 1/12 scale - Gotti rims for Porsche 934 Almeras - 3D printed parts - for Tamiya references TAM12020, BS1220, TAM12040, TAM12055 and TAM12056 - 5 units image

KMP Kool Models Production: Rims 1/12 scale - Gotti rims for Porsche 934 Almeras - 3D printed parts - for Tamiya references TAM12020, BS1220, TAM12040, TAM12055 and TAM12056 - 5 units

KMP Kool Models Production Reference: KMP-12010

Set of 5 wheels designed to be mounted on the Tamiya model. The center bolt hides the M2 screw, and hubs and spacers are also provided in case this set is used in diecast models (also useful for the rear rims on the tamiya model). The Almeras team raced without the 5 bolts, using only the central nut. If you want to use the 5 standard Gotti screws, it will be necessary to hollow out the holes in the parts. It is suggested to glue and fix the cube to the model and putty the screw to hide it completely.
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KMP Kool Models Production: Transkit 1/24 scale - Toyota Supra 3.0 GT Toyota Team Europe Team sponsored by Marlboro #2, 7, 8 - Juha Kankkunen (FI) + Juha Piironen (FI), Kenneth Eriksson (SE) + Peter Diekmann (DE), Björn Waldegård (SE) + Fred Gallagher (GB) - Safary Rally Kenya 1988 - 3D printed parts, paint masks, resin parts, water slide decals, other materials and assembly instructions - for Tamiya reference TAM24062 image

KMP Kool Models Production: Transkit 1/24 scale - Toyota Supra 3.0 GT Toyota Team Europe Team sponsored by Marlboro #2, 7, 8 - Juha Kankkunen + Juha Piironen, Kenneth Eriksson + Peter Diekmann, Björn Waldegård + Fred Gallagher - Safary Rally Kenya 1988 - 3D printed parts, paint masks, resin parts, water slide decals, other materials and assembly instructions - for Tamiya reference TAM24062

KMP Kool Models Production Reference: KMP-TK24085

This transkit allows you to recreate the iconic Toyota Supra 3.0 GT that raced in the 1988 Safari Marlboro Kenya rally. The decal includes numbers for Kankkunen, Waldegard and Eriksson cars. This transkit is designed to use the Tamiya Toyota Supra 3.0 GT as a base. Includes more than 100 3D printed resin parts, 6 parts made in traditional resin cast, 1 digitally printed decals sheet, 1 set of cutting masks, 1 set of mirrors stickers, 1 full color assembly instructions booklet, and 1 set of metal wires. This article belongs to a limited edition of 50 units.
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Studio27: Carbon fibre pattern decal set 1/24 scale - Ford Mustang GT4 - water slide decals and placement instructions - for Tamiya reference TAM24354

Studio27 Reference: ST27-CARBOND24038

The only and definitive decals with the carbon frames corresponding to the Tamiya Ford Mustang GT4 kit . You can not miss them !!
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Studio27: Detail up set 1/12 scale - Honda RC211V 2002 and 2003 - photo-etched parts and assembly instructions - for Tamiya kits TAM14092, TAM14095, TAM14096.

Studio27 Reference: ST27-FP1203

Complete and detail your Tamiya kit of the Honda RC211V from the 2001 and 2003 seasons with this complete set of photo-etched parts, which includes differentiated parts for the early and late versions of the 2002 and 2003 seasons. The most careful to detail already have what they need!
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Studio27: Detail up set 1/20 scale - Lotus Honda 99T - FIA Formula 1 World Championship 1987 - photo-etched parts and assembly instructions - for Tamiya references TAM20020 and TAM20057

Studio27 Reference: ST27-FP2042

Spectacular set of photo-etched parts for the Tamiya model of the Lotus 99T. The different side panels of the front and rear wings allow different configurations to be made depending on the race and the downforce needs, beyond those included in the model, of which only the central planes are used. In addition, radiator grilles with the corresponding frame for the sides, apart from other details. You can't stay without it!
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Studio27: Detail up set 1/24 scale - Ferrari Enzo - photo-etched parts - for Tamiya references TAM24273 and TAM24302

Studio27 Reference: ST27-FP2464R

Drilled brakes, windshield wipers, brake pedals, radiators... but above all, grilles. This and much more is what this photo-etched plate includes for your Tamiya Ferrari Enzo model, with which you will achieve a much more realistic finish. Don't let her pass!
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Studio27: Detail up set 1/24 scale - Ferrari F50 - photo-etched parts and assembly instructions - for Tamiya references TAM24160, TAM24207, TAM24296 and TAM24297

Studio27 Reference: ST27-FP2471R

The Ferrari F50 was born to commemorate the 50 years of the brand, instantly becoming a mythical model. Tamiya delighted us with an exquisite kit of this Ferrari, which thanks to this Studio27 photo-etched set can gain in realism thanks to parts such as the air inlet and outlet grilles, such as the one that occupies the entire width of the rear around of the headlights, or the Ferrari emblems on the cylinder head of its V12 engine with more than 500 CV.
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Studio27: Detail up set 1/24 scale - Toyota TS020 GT-One - photo-etched parts and placement instructions - for Tamiya reference TAM24222

Studio27 Reference: ST27-FP2496

Enhance the most visible details of the Tamiya Toyota TS020 kit with this photo-etched plate. The radiators, the different air intake grilles, the harnesses, the fuel intakes, or the templates to paint the Denso logos on some of the mechanical parts are some of the aspects that you can improve on your kit.
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KMP Kool Models Production: Rims 1/24 scale - BBS for Mercedes Benz AMG GT3 Wynns - 3D printed parts - 4 units image

KMP Kool Models Production: Rims 1/24 scale - BBS for Mercedes Benz AMG GT3 Wynns - 3D printed parts - 4 units

KMP Kool Models Production Reference: KMP-TK24061

Set of 4 rims (without tires) to replicate those used on the Mercedes Benz AMG GT3 sponsored by Wynns in the team's presentation version for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The rims have a diameter of 21.4 mm, and the width is 13.2 mm for the front and 16 mm for the rear. They fit perfectly to the tires of the Mercedes AMG GT3 Tamiya kit.
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KMP Kool Models Production: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - MG Metro 6R4 RX Biturbo sponsored by Silkolene - Will Golop (GB) - Rallycross 1992 - 3D printed parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Belkits references BEL015, BEL-015, BEL016 and BEL-016 image

KMP Kool Models Production: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - MG Metro 6R4 RX Biturbo sponsored by Silkolene - Will Golop - Rallycross 1992 - 3D printed parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Belkits references BEL015, BEL-015, BEL016 and BEL-016

KMP Kool Models Production Reference: KMP-TK24112

Transkit to convert your MG Metro Group B into the Biturbo rallycross beast that won the "final race" in the 1992 British Autoglass Rallycross championship. This will allow you to present your model with the rear hood open. Includes: engine conversion to Biturbo configuration as per G-Tech specifications, rear structure to allow opening of the trunk, rims and tires, decals, dashboard, spoiler, side mirrors... impressive!
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KMP Kool Models Production: Tarmac conversion set 1/24 scale - Ford Fiesta WRC 2017 - 3D printed parts and other materials - for Belkits references BEL012, BEL-012, BEL013 and BEL-013 - 4 units image

KMP Kool Models Production: Tarmac conversion set 1/24 scale - Ford Fiesta WRC 2017 - 3D printed parts and other materials - for Belkits references BEL012, BEL-012, BEL013 and BEL-013 - 4 units

KMP Kool Models Production Reference: KMP-TK24040

Set of 4 wheels, rims and brakes, to convert the Ford Fiesta WRC 2017 scale model manufactured by Belkits to the tarmac version. This set includes perfectly sized rims and tires with full thread and asymmetric design, and air valves are also included in the set. Wheels can be rotated and rims can be fitted onto the hub using the provided micro-magnets.
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Scale Production: Exhaust 1/24 scale - Exhaust muffler for Porsche - Type 1 - 3D printed parts image

Scale Production: Exhaust 1/24 scale - Exhaust muffler for Porsche - Type 1 - 3D printed parts

Scale Production Reference: SP24306-1

Set of resin made exhaust pipes, to be used in several different Porsche scale models.
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Scale Production: Exhaust 1/24 scale - Exhaust muffler - Type 5 - 3D printed parts image

Scale Production: Exhaust 1/24 scale - Exhaust muffler - Type 5 - 3D printed parts

Scale Production Reference: SP24303-5

Silencer for exhaust pipe with flat oval type outlet. The exhaust has a length of 22.9 mm, and is made of resin and printed using 3D technology.
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KMP Kool Models Production: Rims 1/24 scale - Arcasting 4 bolts for Toyota Corolla WRC - 3D printed parts - for Tamiya reference TAM24209 - 5 units image

KMP Kool Models Production: Rims 1/24 scale - Arcasting 4 bolts for Toyota Corolla WRC - 3D printed parts - for Tamiya reference TAM24209 - 5 units

KMP Kool Models Production Reference: KMP-TK24102

Set of 5 Arcasting rims with 4-bolt, which are reproduced on the independent hub, valid for use on models such as the Toyota Corolla WRC. The diameter of the rim is approximately 21 mm, and about 12 mm wide. These measurements allow the rims to use the tires from the Tamiya model.
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KMP Kool Models Production: Rims and tyres set 1/24 scale - BBS for Ford GT - 3D printed parts - for Tamiya reference TAM24346 - 4 units image

KMP Kool Models Production: Rims and tyres set 1/24 scale - BBS for Ford GT - 3D printed parts - for Tamiya reference TAM24346 - 4 units

KMP Kool Models Production Reference: KMP-TK24053

Set of wheels and tires for improving the Tamiya scale model. Includes 2 front tires + rim, 2 rear tires + rim, 4 rim hubs, 6 BBS logo decals.
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Blue Stuff: Marking / livery 1/12 scale - Suzuki GSX-R750 1986 - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Hasegawa references 21507 and 21725

Blue Stuff Reference: 12-024

Motorcycle lovers are in luck with the models recently launched by Hasegawa, with classics from the 80s, but if we want to nitpick, the decoration that the model brings is that of the Japanese market. What if it turns out that we want to do the one we had or wanted to have in, for example, Europe? Blue Stuff has prepared a complete decal sheet with the livery used on the export models of the Suzuki GSX-R750 , with a slightly different layout of the blue stripes and slightly larger logos. Includes patterns to make the masks to paint the fairing, and complete instructions with a color reference guide.
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Scale Production: Detail 1/24 scale - Oil cooler - photo-etched parts - 6 units image

Scale Production: Detail 1/24 scale - Oil cooler - photo-etched parts - 6 units

Scale Production Reference: SPE24025

Photo-etched plate to be able to make the oil radiators that were so common in the mid-70s, even being mounted externally to make the most of the air flow. It easily achieves the volume of the plastic parts, but with the detail of the grid that only photoengraving achieves. Essential!
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ScaleLab 24: Detail up set 1/24 scale - Toyota GR Supra - photo-etched parts and seatbelt fabric - for Tamiya reference TAM24351

ScaleLab 24 Reference: SL02-022

Set of photo-etched parts for improving your Tamiya model of the Toyota GR Supra. Includes brake discs, air vents, steering wheel paddles, pedals, etc.
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D.A.B. Models: Lights 1/43 scale - Oscar Spot Lights 180mm - 3D printed parts and water slide decals - 4 units image

D.A.B. Models: Lights 1/43 scale - Oscar Spot Lights 180mm - 3D printed parts and water slide decals - 4 units

D.A.B. Models Reference: DAB43-019

Nothing better than some auxiliary lights to give a racing touch to a rally car! To include this striking detail in your model, some great headlights with their support, and the possibility of mounting them with a protective cover or uncovered with the glass in sight. Includes decals for up to 3 different manufacturers (Hella, Marchal, Cibie). In this case, the actual 180 mm headlights are converted to 1/43 scale 4.1 mm diameter optics.
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D.A.B. Models: Lights 1/24 scale - Oscar Spot Lights 180mm - 3D printed parts and water slide decals - 4 units image

D.A.B. Models: Lights 1/24 scale - Oscar Spot Lights 180mm - 3D printed parts and water slide decals - 4 units

D.A.B. Models Reference: DAB24-018

Nothing better than some auxiliary lights to give a racing touch to a rally car! To include this striking detail in your model, some great headlights with their support, and the possibility of mounting them with a protective cover or uncovered with the glass in sight. Includes decals for up to 3 different manufacturers (Hella, Marchal, Cibie). In this case, the actual 180 mm headlights are converted to 1/24 scale 7,5 mm diameter optics.
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